Cari Galeano

Cari Galeano is an experienced program officer specializing in economic development, currently serving at the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) since August 2021. Prior to this role, Cari was a program manager for equity and economic development at Cuyahoga County, where coordination of a Racial Equity Report took place following the declaration of racism as a public health crisis. Cari’s educational background includes a Master's Degree in Policy Management from Georgetown University as part of the National Urban Fellows program. Previous positions include roles at The Cleveland Foundation and LISC, where effective management of grant programs and community initiatives was emphasized. Early career experience involved community organizing and customer service, which established a strong foundation in relationship building and program management.